China's Shenzhou 16 Mission Challenges US Dominance in Space

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China's Shenzhou 16 mission highlights rapid progress in its space program

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China's 11th crewed mission closes the gap in the space race with the US.

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China achieves significant milestones: landing on the far side of the moon and Mars rover landing.

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China operates its own space station due to US objections to Chinese involvement in the International Space Station.

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China plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2030.

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Foreign reporters granted rare access to military-controlled launch center, underscoring the role of the People's Liberation Army.

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China's operational success in space allows commercialization and visibility among Belt and Road nations.

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Chinese astronauts rendezvous with others aboard the Tianlong space station for continuous occupation and scientific exploration.

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President Xi Jinping emphasizes China's willingness to collaborate and use outer space for peaceful purposes in a letter to a UN symposium.

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